Drone Parts Components

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding drone parts components, specifically addressing requirements for FPV goggles and compliance with the Blue UAS Framework.

• FPV Goggle System: The government is transitioning to a Blue Listed system for FPV goggles to enhance capabilities and ensure security and supply chain integrity, though the Fat Shark Dominator HDO+ has been used.
• Blue UAS Framework Compliance: Goggles are not explicitly on the Blue list. Other systems are acceptable if they comply with NDAA and are not from China or Russia. A complete system-level Blue UAS listing is not sufficient for individual component requirements.
• Part Sourcing: The requirement is for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts for custom drone builds. If purchasing a complete drone system, the system's listing is sufficient. However, if sourcing individual parts, each part must comply with the Blue UAS parts list.

This Q&A clarifies component sourcing and compliance requirements, particularly concerning the Blue UAS Framework and specific FPV goggles, which may influence vendor proposals and part selection.

Sources Sought Synopsis

This notice is issued by the United States Air Force, 319 CONS, Grand Forks AFB, ND, to seek capabilities packages from potential sources for Drone parts and components. The components must be compliant with the Buy American Act and compatible with each other to ensure the successful construction and operation of a complete system. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• Firms must demonstrate capability to provide Drone parts and components.

• All components must be compatible with one another.

• Products must meet specified specifications, detailed in Attachment 1-2026 Drone Parts Salient Characteristics.

• Interested firms must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to provide the required commodities.

• Responses should be submitted electronically to jackelyn.richardson.1@us.af.mil, jacob.goodwin.5@us.af.mil, and trenton.cott@us.af.mil.

• Email subject line must read: "FA465926QZ005 - Drone Parts for Grand Forks AFB".

• Acceptable file formats for attachments are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls, or .xls. .zip and .exe files are not allowed.

• Responses are due no later than 2 April 2026 by 16:00 Central Standard Time.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,500 employees.

• Responding firms should indicate their size relative to this standard and their socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, or HUBZone).

• Firms should also indicate if they are foreign-owned/foreign-controlled and if they plan to use foreign national employees.

• The government may consider a small business set-aside based on responses received.

• All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Responses are voluntary and do not commit the Government to any contract.

• No costs incurred in response to this notice will be reimbursed.

• Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of government assessments.

• The government's assessment of capability statements will influence whether a future solicitation is full and open competition or a set-aside.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for parts and materials related to a potential procurement, likely for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) given the reference to the Blue UAS Framework. It serves as a specification guide for required components.

• General Requirements: All parts and components must comply with 25.1 - Buy American - Supplies. Components must be compatible with each other for system operation. Critical components must be listed on the Blue UAS Framework.
• Critical Components: A list of essential components requiring specific part numbers and descriptions, including:
  • Flight Controller
  • ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)
  • VTX (Video Transmitter)
  • Rx (Radio Receiver)
  • GPS
  • Camera (FPV)
  • Antenna (VTX/Rx)
  • RC TX (Controller)
  • VRX FPV Goggles
• Non-Critical Components: A list of components where specific part numbers and descriptions are also required, including:
  • Motor
  • Props (Propellers)
  • Battery (Drone)
  • Dropper Strap
  • Hardware
  • Filament
  • Goggle Battery Case
  • Goggle Battery
  • Goggle Antenna
  • Goggle Battery Charger

Bidders must use this document to ensure that the parts and materials they propose to supply meet the specified requirements, including Buy American compliance and listing on the Blue UAS Framework for critical components. This will be crucial for proposal preparation and ensuring compliance with the government's technical specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a list of components and their associated part numbers and descriptions. It appears to be an additional parts list relevant to the opportunity.

• The spreadsheet contains columns for 'Component', 'Part Number', and 'Description'.
• The provided data is largely empty, with only headers present.

Bidders should review this list to understand specific components or parts that may be required for the opportunity. If this list is intended to be comprehensive or to define specific items for procurement, bidders should note the lack of detailed information and may need to seek clarification.